For more than a century, James Madison University—founded as a college for teacher educators—has prided itself on excellence in teaching and learning. JMU faculty members carry forward this tradition through innovative courses and groundbreaking pedagogies. The Center for Faculty Innovation (CFI) provides an array of inclusive, evidence-based workshops, institutes, communities, and consultations designed to encourage, foster, and support excellence in teaching and learning.

Teaching programs are designed for faculty to make progress towards the following outcomes: